The Book Vipers discussion

The nominations thread for the March Non Fiction Read is now open, please suggest your book choices below.

To get a better variety of non fiction book we are suggesting themes for each month:

The Theme for February is Language

This thread will remain open until 5th February and then will be closed for voting.

Please remember that the books need to be readily available in as many formats as possible at a reasonable price.

Nominated:
The Mother Tongue: English and How It Got That Way


Nominated & Seconded:
The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll through the Hidden Connections of the English Language
Alphabetical: How Every Letter Tells a Story
Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue: The Untold History of English
What's in a Surname?: A Journey from Abercrombie to Zwicker

I would like to nominate The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll through the Hidden Connections of the English Language
I give up on ever finding a book that Paul has not read.

I'll second debbies nomination. I got it on my list already but haven't been able to find a copy in the past.

Jason wrote: "I'll second debbies nomination. I got it on my list already but haven't been able to find a copy in the past."

I got mine on the Kindle app last year.

Debbie wrote: "I would like to nominate The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll through the Hidden Connections of the English Language
I give up on ever finding a book that Paul has not read."

Brilliant book. That made me chuckle too!

I will nominate Alphabetical: How Every Letter Tells a Story by Michael Rosen

I'd like to nominate Lingo: A Language Spotter's Guide to Europe by Gaston Dorren

I think that one might be a little too new Imogen, it was only published in November

I'll second Alphabetical - sounds interesting.

I have Eunoiaon my dusty shelf which uses only one vowel in each of it's 5 chapters. It is for those interested in language, and I DO think the idea was interesting, but I'm not sure if it falls under non-fiction. It has been germinating on my bookshelf from 2 birthdays ago...

I think that it is more poetry Linda. Looks goos though!

shame re Lingo. Maybe I will read it anyway, I can probably slot it into the full deck challenge somewhere!!

I like both those seconded choices. I have a few ideas, but some of them are denser reads and maybe not so enjoyable for a book group discussion.

How about The Mother Tongue: English and How It Got That Way by Bill Bryson

I will nominate Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue: The Untold History of English by John H. McWhorter.

Imogen wrote: "shame re Lingo. Maybe I will read it anyway, I can probably slot it into the full deck challenge somewhere!!"

Sorry. Would suit the multi coloured square though!

I'll second Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue: The Untold History of English it has some good reviews by my friends...but I think Alphabetical looks interesting too...

I nominate What's in a Surname?: A Journey from Abercrombie to Zwicker by David McKie

I'll second Caseys

My choice is in here, and seconded, so no vote or second to add this time.

Jo wrote: "My choice is in here, and seconded, so no vote or second to add this time."

Which one was that?

Etymologicon.

Ah! A very good book indeed

Yes it's mine too I think, I've had it on the Kindle for ages. Dusty Kindle 'shelf'?

Lisa wrote: "Yes it's mine too I think, I've had it on the Kindle for ages. Dusty Kindle 'shelf'?"

Why not!

Polls are now open and this thread is now closed:

Non Fiction - Non Fiction